NATURE EXPOSURE IS ASSOCIATED WITH POSITIVE VIEWS ON AGING
2024
Nature Exposure and Positive Views on Aging
Sample size: 1148
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Nikitin Jana, Rupprecht Fiona, Ristl Christina, Korlat Selma
Primary Institution: University of Vienna
Hypothesis
Time spent in nature is associated with more positive views on aging.
Conclusion
Spending time in nature is linked to more positive attitudes towards aging, especially in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Study 1 involved 289 participants aged 40-91 and found a correlation between nature exposure and positive aging views.
- Study 2 included 521 participants aged 40-88 and confirmed the association with subjective well-being.
- Study 3 surveyed 338 participants aged 18-87 in different environments and found older adults in natural settings had more positive attitudes towards aging.
Takeaway
Being in nature can help people feel better about getting older, especially older folks.
Methodology
Three studies were conducted: two correlational studies and one field study, examining the relationship between time spent in nature and views on aging.
Participant Demographics
Participants ranged in age from 18 to 91 years, including middle-aged and older adults.
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